Solar installation
Does anyone know of a good company that can install solar panels? We want to do a solar system on our home but I am befuddled as to which firms might be reputable.
Oct 19, 2017
Does anyone know of a good company that can install solar panels? We want to do a solar system on our home but I am befuddled as to which firms might be reputable.
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We used Sun First Solar of San Rafael both to install and to re-install after we re-did our roof. (Pro tip DEFINITELY replace your roof before you install panels. Our roof was only 10 years old when we had panels put up but it was too old already for the life of the panels - it's expensive but saves $$ in the long run). Anyway we worked with Marty and he was great. Also recommend getting a metal roof from Berkeley Roof Services. It's a bit more expensive up front but you get way more use out of it and it's much more environmentally friendly (and you can do rainwater catchment too!)
We were very happy with A-1 Sun. www.a1suninc.com
Matter of fact, we were so happy that when we did an addition on our house we had them install another set of panels. Very nice, honest people.
Bill Wong - Interstate Roofing and Solar
(510) 639-0833
I'm a Realtor, Bill Wong have been in the roofing business for a long time, he is well respected in the community
I talk to at least 3 companies, prices were similar, but Bill Wong will stay in business for a long time and can be on top of any problem that could arise....
We are very happy, and yes my electrical bill went from like $400 to $40. I will pay off the loan I got in around7 years...I think it was worth it and we are helping the environment!!
Good luck!
We used SuperSolar in Oakland, which is owned by Szilard Szabo. He was very knowledgeable, responded promptly to our inquiries, coordinated with the roofer, and finished all the work in two days, doing it himself. Day 1 was after the old roof had been torn off; he installed the posts for the panels. Day 2 was after the new roof was installed, he attached the panels to the posts and installed the inverter, did the testing, etc. I second the recommendation to get a new roof even if you are not quite due for one; it's easier to install the panels in conjunction with roof replacement. We were very happy with SuperSolar, we're very happy with our panels--they provide all the electricity we need, including charging my electric car, and we sell a small amount of electricity back to PG&E each year. The installation will pay for itself in about 10 years in our case, because we did not use a huge amount of electricity to begin with. www.supersolar.us